Description
Discover the hearty and flavorful Comforting French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes with Melted Cheese, a delicious twist on classic sandwiches. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, this recipe combines rich caramelized onions, seasoned ground beef, and gooey melted cheese for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably lean for healthier options)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup beef broth or red wine
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns or sandwich rolls
- 1 cup shredded melted cheese (Swiss, Gruyère, or cheddar)
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds or chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize onions: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized (~15-20 minutes).
- Cook ground beef: Add ground beef to skillet, cook until browned, breaking apart with spatula. Drain excess fat if needed. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add liquids and simmer: Pour in beef broth or red wine along with Worcestershire sauce. Stir and simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spoon beef and onion mixture onto toasted buns. Top with shredded cheese and place under broiler or in a hot oven until melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier version.
- For sweeter onions, cook longer until deeply caramelized.
- Can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftover beef mixture for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Sautéing, simmering, broiling
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg